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Humans are basically:
Trustworthy
Self-protecting
Self-governing They tend toward growth and love
Violence, lying and theft are not intrinsic to human nature, but…
Humans are motivated by unsatisfied needs
There are many needs and their urgency varies Abraham Maslow

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs :

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Lower needs satisfied Higher needs

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs :

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Deficiency Need - general type of need that must be satisfied before a person can act unselfishly
Motivation toward satisfying these “deficient” needs moves a person toward growth and self-actualization
Satisfying needs is healthy
Blocking gratification of needs causes sickness or evil tendencies

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs :

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Most basic necessities for life
Air
Water
Sleep
Food
Shelter
Procreation

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs :

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs The desire to become more than you are and all that you can
Maximize potential
Seek knowledge
Altruism - working for peace and the betterment of mankind
Esthetic experiences
Self-fulfillment
Oneness with God
This level can only truly be achieved after all precursory needs are met